Confirmed Case of Measles in North Bay for First Time Since 1995
Echo Podcast Roundup
The Pro-Cathedral's Place in North Bay History
Father Larry Rymes joined Lisa to talk about one of North Bay's most iconic buildings: The Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption. They talk about the recent renovations and who exactly can sit in the throne inside the Cathedral.
In this episode of Echo Essentials, Chris and Dave sit down with Dr. Carol Zimbalatti, Medical Officer of Health/Health Executive for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, to unpack the alarming resurgence of measles across Ontario and Canada — including confirmed cases in North Bay for the first time since 1995.
Maggie Wilson chatted with The Backroads Bill Podcast on the fascinating history of Cobalt and trying to keep the past alive with a dwindling population and youth not as active in their community groups.
As the NDA winds down to the end of the season, NOSSA and OFSAA have been the main focus for local athletes. Last week's Echo Sportscast features Track & Field and Tennis updates. As well as the Trojans punching their ticket to the NDA Baseball finals! Tim Simpson also joins the show to talk about local youth athletics and his business Pro Sports Management.
More than a thousand people waited patiently at the waterfront Saturday night for the City's first concert and drone show. It’s one of many events marking North Bay’s 100th anniversary.
The drone show took place at Shabogesic Beach and capped off an evening of live entertainment.
The evening started at the Kiwanis Bandshell with performances by Jude Zapalla, Greg The Band, and Shore Acres while an appreciative audience sat in lawn chairs or laid on blankets enjoying the music.
Many people lined the dock hoping for a perfect view of the drone show, which was delayed about 20 minutes while technicians "worked out the kinks."
In partnership with the Nipissing Wellness Ontario Health Team (NWOHT), University Health Network (UHN), Canadore College, Nipissing University, YMCA of Northeastern Ontario, and Canadian Shield Health Services — has launched the first comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program in North Bay, ON, aimed at improving health outcomes for people living with heart disease.
A $100,000 investment from NWOHT accelerated the program’s launch. The patient-centred program is running as a pilot for the next 20 weeks, with plans to expand when additional funding is secured. To remove barriers to care, patients will access all services in this program for free.
Police in North Bay say a southern Ontario man spent three months watching a residence in the city before stealing a victim’s vehicle – and promptly crashing it after speeding away.
The 36-year-old from St. Thomas has been charged with numerous offences, and is accused of breaking into the home, stealing the vehicle and then speeding up the pedestrian pathway on the Kate Pace Way.
But the theft was the culmination of actions by the accused that began in March, police said Tuesday.
“Between March 2025 and June 2025, the accused attended a North Bay residence on numerous occasions and surveyed the occupant’s behaviour and patterns,” police said in a news release.
The City of North Bay’s summer Arts & Culture Nights return later this month.
Officials say the Tuesday evening performances are a weekly celebration of local talent, highlighting the diversity and creativity of our arts community.
Most of the free shows are taking place at the Kiwanis Bandshell at the waterfront, with two lined up for the event plaza at the Kiwanis All-Wheel Park.
“Arts & Culture Nights are another great opportunity to enjoy live performances this summer in our beautiful Downtown Waterfront,” said Councillor Justine Mallah, Chair of Community Services. “It’s a chance to come together as a community and celebrate local talent during our Centennial year. We encourage everyone to come out, take in the music, and be part of the celebration.”
What started as one student’s idea has become one of North Bay’s most powerful grassroot fundraisers! Echo Podcast Roundup How a Student Parade Became a North Bay Cancer-Fighting Tradition In this episode, Lisa sits down with West Ferris teacher Mark Robertson, grade 9 student Mallory and North Bay Regional Health Center Foundation CEO Tammy Morison to talk about how the Parade for Cancer started, what it funds and why it brings out the best in the community. Watch Now North Bay’s Housing...
Kindness Takes Over - How One Brave Hotel Worker Saved A Life Echo Podcast Roundup What a 10-Year-Old Can Teach Us About Being Good Humans Graham Shaver may only be 10 years old, but he’s already mastered something many adults still struggle with: kindness. As North Bay’s Kindness Ambassador, Graham has made it his mission to turn Kindness Week into Kindness Infinity. Watch Now Kindness Isn’t Soft — It’s Science! What if kindness wasn’t just a feel-good gesture—but a psychological superpower?...
Meet Pauline Rochefort's Replacement in East Ferris Echo Podcast Roundup Remember Candy Stripers in Hospitals? Anne and Rona join To North Bay With Love to chat about their involvement volunteering at the hospital. They also reminisce on candy stripers and why hospitals transitioned to a volunteer system. Watch Now Meet Pauline Rochefort's Replacement Rick Champagne Rick Champagne is the new mayor of East Ferris replacing Pauline following her successful political campaign for MP. Rick talks...
